Representation Theory and Integrable Systems

In this course you will explore the interplay between representation theory and integrable systems, and through this gain a deeper understanding of their mathematical structures and applications in physics. Topics include Schur-Weyl duality, representations and characters of classical Lie algebras, affine Kac-Moody algebras, Hopf algebras, and symplectic geometry as a framework for Hamiltonian mechanics. You will study integrable systems, including classical and quantum examples, and techniques such as the Yang-Baxter equation, S-matrices, and spin chain Hamiltonians. Emphasis is placed on using representation theory for spectral calculations and applying integrability methods to physical models.